Electricity Laws in India - A Comprehensive Analysis with Regulatory Provisions & Case Law

Electricity Laws in India: A Comprehensive Analysis with Regulatory Provisions & Case Law provides a thorough review of the legal framework that governs the electricity sector in India. It offers:

• A detailed analysis of the historical evolution and regulatory framework, elucidating the key legal principles that influence the sector.
• A comprehensive overview of the development of the electricity sector, from early challenges to the present regulatory environment.
• An analysis of the Electricity Act of 2003 and explores the functions of regulatory commissions at both central and state levels.
• Critical topics such as tariff determination, licensing, transmission, distribution, generation compliance, and dispute resolution.
• It is a valuable resource for policymakers, legal practitioners, academics, and students interested in understanding electricity laws in India.

Excerpt from the Foreword

...literary works in the form of a commentary, such as the present one, step in to alleviate the difficulty faced in grasping the myriad nuances of the law...

- Hon'ble Mr Justice B R Gavai
Judge, Supreme Court of India

Review

This book attempts to fill a crucial gap that has persisted over the years due to the limited literature available in the niche area of electricity law and regulation. The fluidity with which concepts have been comprehensively analysed makes this work a must-read for all stakeholders.

- Sajan Poovayya
Senior Advocate

• Foreword
• Praise for the Book
• Preface
• Acknowledgement
• About the Author
• List of Abbreviations
• List of Cases
  1. Overview of the Electricity Regulatory Framework
  2. Reorganisation of Board
  3. Authorities Under the Electricity Act
  4. National Electricity Policy and Plan
  5. Generation of Electricity
  6. Licensing
  7. Transmission of Electricity
  8. Distribution of Electricity
  9. Tariff
  10. Investigation and Enforcement
  11. Offences and Penalties
  12. Special Courts
  13. Works of Licensees
  14. Arbitration
  15. Miscellaneous Provisions